The parliamentary representative of Dhiggaru Constituency MP Ikram Hassan, on Saturday, denied claims that he assaulted a frontline worker during a COVID-19 sample collection at Maafannu Madharusa in capital Male'.
According to the lawmaker's post on social media, he had responded in anger after the frontliner caused him discomfort while undergoing a nasal swab test.
Addressing the accusations, he noted that he had pushed the hand of the health worker away from his face, assuring that the matter did not escalate beyond his account.
Furthermore, he raised doubts over why inexperienced individuals were allowed to conduct the tests in a hurtful manner.
Following MP Ikram's statements, the Health Protection Agency (HPA) released a circular on Sunday, stating that volunteers and health workers conduct the tests with compassion and under strict health protection guidelines.
The issue is currently under investigation by the Maldives Police Service.
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